We work diligently to reassure our clients that we will be there to assist them in making their best possible real estate decisions. We believe that it is important to understand the unique needs of each client with the goal to make each transaction as smooth as possible. We have earned the respect of our clients by delivering exceptional results, being very knowledgeable of the market, continuously studying the pricing climate, and being detail-oriented. Our clients know we are willing to answer questions and concerns whether they are active clients, past clients, or just beginning to think about buying a home for the first time. We strive to be extremely attentive and professional with a strong knowledge of the local market. Tamara & Jillian were born & raised in South Bend while Denise & Les have lived here all their adult lives. Our entire team has raised their families in the area; therefore, we are very knowledgeable of neighborhoods and subdivisions in Granger, South Bend, Mishawaka, and Osceola, in addition to Elkhart and Marshall Counties. We often use this knowledge to assist buyers and relocation clients during their search for a new home. As of 2022, our team has over 5 decades of sales experience and 600+ homes sold throughout the Michiana area generating over $100 million in sales. We have a proven track record of success in selling homes quickly for top dollar. Our ‘days on market' continue to be below the industry average. You can count on us to work hard for you. Gratefully, our clients are pleased with our results, we have an 80%+ repeat client and referred client base year after year and growing. We pride ourselves in our ability to assist our clients to make their best financial decision with their real estate needs and remain especially helpful during the inspection process. Over the years we have earned the respect of our colleagues, lenders, vendors, and affiliates which is instrumental in completing smooth and successful real estate transactions. Feel free to Email them at [email protected] for a copy of their preferred vendor list. Meet the Team!! Tamara Harke – Team Leader / Real Estate Broker
Tamara graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Consumer and Family Sciences. Tamara’s strong work ethic was very useful in her 1st career after college in managing restaurants. She then moved into sales with Olinger Distributing as a Wine & Spirits Sales Representative covering St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall & Laporte Counties. These two careers influenced her love for cooking and wine. She definitely loves to talk about wine, so if you ever need advice on pairing food and wine, she can help you with that too. Wanting to be more in charge of her own destiny, she started her full-time real estate career with Coldwell Banker in 2003 quickly becoming a multimillion-dollar producer. Always looking for the next challenge she continues to raise the bar and increase her multimillion-dollar level each year. With over 3 decades in sales and marketing, Tamara continually strives to set high expectations for herself and her team. Now with 20+ years in real estate, she still loves the day-to-day tasks of hitting the streets and continues to have a real passion for working with her clients to make their homeownership dream come true. Denise Evans – Transaction Coordinator / Real Estate Broker
Denise, a licensed Realtor, and Transaction Coordinator joined the team in 2014. Denise earned her Real Estate Brokers license in 2020 to be able to assist the buyers and sellers more fully through the transaction process. As Transaction Coordinator, she handles behind-the-scenes details to insure an organized and timely process for each client with the goal of getting to the closing on the contracted closing date. Outside the world of real estate, Denise and her husband have lived in the Michiana area for 20+ years raising their 4 children. Denise enjoys impromptu fun evenings with friends, traveling, gardening, and anything volleyball. Jillian Kazmierzak – Rehab Specialist / Real Estate Broker
Jillian is a lifelong resident of St. Together with her husband, they have run their own business and currently own several rental homes in the area. Having found her passion for rehabbing homes, she became a realtor in 2016 joining our team in 2020. She brings her realtor expertise as well as knowledge on how to resolve household construction and mechanical problems. Having an all-in, hands-on personality Jillian’s real estate career has evolved into searching out homes that need to be updated for future homeowners and does much of the work herself. Leslie Strohkirch AKA “Les” – Real Estate Broker
Leslie has spent the last 27 years working in the service industry, most recently as a Senior Manager with Apple Retail. In 2021, Leslie chose to change gears in his professional career and earned his Real Estate license, and joined the team at Coldwell Banker. Leslie has lived all over the Midwest, moving to the South Bend market 10 years ago. With his years of excellent customer service experience, you can believe that Leslie will be your trusted advisor throughout the process of buying or selling your home. He is truly committed to ensuring that you have a great experience from start to finish and beyond the closing of your transaction.
